F553 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Maryland cites F553 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.06×
1.06 times the share F553 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Maryland citations0.20%
Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F553.
Maryland0.20%
National0.19%
Share of all citations that were F553.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Maryland surveyors wrote
F553 findings written in Maryland, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedMay 4, 2026
Based on medical record review and interviews with resident and facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to invite residents to their care plan meetings. This was evident for 2 (Resident #8 and #6) out of 2 residents reviewed during recertification survey.The findings include: Residents have the right to be informed of and participate in the development and review of their care plan. The facility must invite the resident and/or representative to care plan meetings, allow participation in person or by phone, and document attendance or refusal. This supports person-centered care and ensures resident involvement in decisions about their care. 1). …
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